Does GDS Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GDS Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GDS Group. This rating has decreased by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GDS Group?

52% of GDS Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GDS Group 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.1 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GDS Group?

Delegate Sales Executive (54) , Business Development Executive (50) , Sales Executive (41) , BDE - Business Development Executive (34) , Sales (30) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (22) , Account Executive (20) , Delegate Acquisition Manager (16) , DSE Role (13) , Business Development (11) , Business Development Manager (11) , Sales Manager (9) , Delegate Acquisition Executive (8) , Project Manager (8) , Sales Associate (8)

What are the pros of working at GDS Group according to real employee reviews?

"Pays well and people are great" ((in 65 reviews)); "Culture is great" ((in 36 reviews)); "You can earn good money but you have to be prepared to work for it." ((in 35 reviews)); "They provide good trainings." ((in 33 reviews)); "Good commission but unreliable unfortunately" ((in 29 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GDS Group according to real employee reviews?

"Senior leadership makes all decisions without involving or trusting the people they hire." ((in 15 reviews)); "With the current climate, working remotely is a struggle however managers are always on hand to give advice and continuous support." ((in 12 reviews)); "Lack of job security." ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management is full of liars and frauds." ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours, 8" ((in 8 reviews))

What are employees saying about GDS Group layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GDS Group layoffs and their outlook for job security at GDS Group in 2026.

GDS Group reviews

3.1

52% would recommend to a friend

(692 total reviews)

Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

52% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.4

Compensation and benefits

3.1

Culture & values

3.1

Career opportunities

3.0

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Work/Life balance

3.0

Senior management

GDS Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 692 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GDS Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

692 reviews

3.0

Mar 13, 2019

Good place just not for me

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Most of the staff are all around the same age and share a lot of common interests. If you get on the right team for your personality, this can be an awesome place to work. After I left, I interviewed a lot of companies, and they loved the fact I had experience talking with senior level executives at Fortune 1000 companies... This has been a huge asset in my career. It's not for everyone, there can be a lot of dry months, but the right team, with the right personality, you can really crush it. Also, lots of opportunity to travel. In my first year and a half I got to attend 2 events. Overall, coming out of university it was cool to work in the financial district, with people my own age and make a decent income.

Cons

There is no room to improvise when you first start - it's militant. You have to learn to avoid people who complain about the company because they will likely not be around long.

GDS Group Response

7y

Thank you for this review. It sounds like you have moved on and I am glad that the experience at GDS has allowed you to demonstrate improved skills and achievements. Advice, noted. All the best for the future. Tanya

3.0

Mar 8, 2019

Some really talented people

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

-Healthy respect for employees -Smart, talented people -Good bonus schemes if you perform well -Some good travel opportunities -Most co-workers are friendly -No real politics and most career advancement is based on merit

Cons

-Many managers have been there a long time -Not flexible towards working hours

GDS Group Response

6y

Agree we have some amazing talent in this organisation. Absolutely take on board your advice, career paths and clarity around the scope to grow within GDS is important. Tanya

5.0

Mar 5, 2019

Self-belief and hard work will always earn you success

Sales

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Strong sales training and development Competitive salary and commission structure Fast progression Opportunity to build lasting relationships with senior executives across multiple industries and geographies

Cons

The business would benefit from a consistent management team providing stability and less impact from organisational changes

GDS Group Response

7y

We are reaching optimum structure now and so the team is settling. Thanks Tanya

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